War Department General Orders by Julius P. Garesche

GENERAL ORDERS, WAR DEPARTMENT

ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,

No. 89. Washington, October 11, 1861.

Supplies forwarded by particular States for their volunteers in the service of the United States, will be turned over to the proper staff departments of the Army, and issued, according to law and regulations, to the troops of the States for which they were specially intended. But as such supplies will eventually be charged to the United States, any that may remain in excess of regulation allowances, may, when so directed by the General Commanding, be issued to any other troops in the service of the United States standing in need of them.

By order:

JULIUS P. GARESCHE

Assistant Adjutant General.

Official:

Assistant Adjutant General.